The HCPLive rheumatoid arthritis page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on arthritis. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for RA, and more.
October 22nd 2024
Investigators analyzed antibody response after 2 SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients at Greater Risk for Hepatitis B, Even with Vaccine
Rheumatoid arthritis patients are less likely to be protected from hepatitis B than their non RA counterparts, according to research presented at the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Annual Congress earlier this year in Rome, Italy.
Shoulder Injury Happens Earlier Than Expected in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
A study in Arthritis Research & Therapy found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience shoulder pain early in the course of the disease, suggesting that screening of shoulder function should become a larger focus for maintenance and treatment of RA.
In Rheumatology Military Doctors Face Similar Conditions With Varying Causes and Treatments
The field of rheumatology is largely the same whether it is in the civilian or military world. Differences can be seen in the cause of some of these conditions as well as the treatment options pursued by doctors.